Financial Analysis Consultant

Banner Health Corporate; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health operates as a leading healthcare system in Arizona, and is seeking an onsite Financial Analyst to support Banner Ocotillo Medical Center with additional coverage at Banner Desert Medical Center. The role focuses on month-end close, budgeting, and financial planning while coordinating with the AZ Community Analytics team.

The position offers a part-time schedule (28 hours per week) with opportunities to influence decision-making and grow within a large health network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in financial management.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Proficiency with sophisticated software programs and analytics.
• Healthcare financial management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis for operating budgets, forecasting, and program reporting.
• Lead month-end close, variance analysis, proformas, and strategic budgeting.
• Support regulatory compliance and reporting for multiple facilities.
• Identify operating improvements and drive data-based decision making.
• Collaborate with Finance Director and AZ Community Analytics team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA

Job description

Job Overview

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona

Department Name: Facility Finance-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Finance

Are you ready to be the go‑to financial expert at one of Arizona's premier healthcare facilities? As the dedicated onsite Financial Analyst at Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and some additional support at Banner Desert Medical Center, you'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our Finance Director and additional leadership team. This isn't just another analyst role—you'll drive critical financial processes including month‑end close, variance analysis, proformas, and strategic budgeting while enjoying the best of both worlds: the autonomy of being the primary financial analyst onsite and the collaborative support of our AZ Community Analytics team (meeting weekly at BDMC). This is a part time role working 28 hours per week. On Mondays you will work at BDMC and the other days at BOMC. If you're looking for a role where your analytical expertise will directly influence decision‑making and where you can grow your career within a leading healthcare system, this is your opportunity to shine!

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women's services. The hospital utilizes cutting‑edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides analytical support for the financial positioning and future growth of assigned area/region. This position leads in the development, analysis, and preparation of financial plans, reporting and key performance indicators to achieve overall system and entity strategic goals and objectives.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provides high level of financial expertise through analysis and interpretation of data gathered for decision support. Gather and challenge assumptions from various multi‑disciplinary teams, develop financial proformas, and assist in preparation and presentation of business plans.
• Leads key financial processes within assigned area or region (e.g. operating budgets, forecasting, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, contracting and reimbursement analysis) by coordinating resources and communication and leading process teams.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within the assigned business unit(s). Provides assistance, coordination and education, as necessary to internal customers for compliance within contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Initiates and directs the identification and implementation of operating improvements and efficiencies by identifying important trends and variances through the review of management reports and financial analysis.
• Implements and help guide processes to implement changes based on data. Provides strategic financial guidance based on high level analysis of various data elements.
• Provides direction to coordinate implementation and support for financial systems based software products to enhance current and future system functionality. Develops and presents ongoing financial indicators and education programs based on the needs of assigned business unit(s).
• Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reports by accessing information from a variety of sources and utilizing consistent reporting formats and assist in the development of meaningful performance measures.
• Assignments located at various Banner locations will have regional accountability and will provide financial analysis support for multiple facilities within Banner.
• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Proven advanced analytical and modeling skills are necessary. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects and use of sophisticated software programs. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position interacts with Regulatory Agencies, Information Services Benefits, Finance and Human Resources ensure timely, accurate and efficient reporting of data and processes. Incumbent must be able to read and understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues and make independent decisions. Assignments with in the Western Region will have regional scope and accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 7+ years of experience in financial management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects.
• Requires excellent human relations skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals.
• Must be proficient in the use of sophisticated software programs.
• Proven advanced, analytical, and modeling skills are necessary.
• Must possess operational skills and knowledge in healthcare, strong leadership, and confidence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous supervisory/team leadership experience preferred.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• Experience in healthcare financial management preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit‑eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

EEO STATEMENT

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

DRUG‑FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.